Upgrade system
Video game concept
488
games
30platforms
Has some sort of game mechanic to upgrade characters, equipment, or items.
Notable people involved: Rhianna Pratchett, Vega Strike, Felix Schneider, Chris Metzen and Brian Freyermuth
WIN 2011-06-07
WIN 2010-06-03
WIN 2007-02-20
LIN 2002-05-10
X360 2011-10-04
WIN 2011-09
PS3 2010-11-01
PS3 2008-10-17
ANDR 2009
WIN 2014-09-29
WIN 2008-10-20
WIN 2009-09
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Child groups
Transient upgrades, Permanent upgrades, Weapon upgrades, Upgrades: Health, Upgrades: Carry capacity, Upgrades: Other, Upgrades: Abilities / Skills, Structure upgrades
Games by year
The first Upgrade system video game was released on December 25, 1986.
Electronic Arts, Capcom, THQ and Activision published most of these games.